| BVID | Barely Visible Impact Damage |
| CFRP | Carbon Fibre Reinforced Polymer |
| EASA | European union Aviation Safety Agency |
| IR | Infra Red |
| MRO | Maintenance Repair and Overhaul |
| NDI | Non Destructive Inspection |
| OEM | Original Equipment Manufacturer |
| PID | Proportional-Integration Derivative |
| PTFE | Polytetrafluoroethylene |
| RTD | Resistance Temperature Detector |